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Programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, as well as concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development methodologies. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and writing efficient code. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and frameworks such as React or Django, that support developing web applications and software solutions.

Popular Programming Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Back-End

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Pseudocode, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, Computational Thinking, Server Side, Software Versioning, Microsoft Copilot, Program Development, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Algorithms, C# (Programming Language), Computational Logic, Process Modeling, Computer Programming, Solution Design

    4.5 stars, 135 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (135) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

    4.3 stars, 773 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (773) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

    4.1 stars, 629 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (629) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Django (Web Framework), Database Application, Database Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Administration, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Database Management, SQL, Database Theory, Cloud Applications, Relational Databases, Frontend Integration, Databases, Database Design, Database Systems, Application Deployment, Authentications, Back-End Web Development

    4.5 stars, 364 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (364) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Fundamentals of Building AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Data Visualization, Agentic systems, Analytics, Software Development

    4.5 stars, 150 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 1: Basic Concepts and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Algorithms, Linear Algebra

    4.5 stars, 649 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (649) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Concurrency in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Algorithms, OS Process Management, System Programming, Data Sharing

    4.6 stars, 808 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (808) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Software Development Tools, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines

    4.4 stars, 207 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (207) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • K

    KodeKloud

    Ansible Essentials: Inventory, Playbooks & Modules

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, YAML, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IT Automation, Devops Tools, Package and Software Management, DevOps, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Command-Line Interface, Automation, Virtual Machines, Configuration Management, Service Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Node.js Patterns: Streams, Design Patterns, and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Dataflow, Unit Testing, Data Pipelines, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Software Design Patterns, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Software Testing, Software Architecture, Middleware, Test Tools, Development Testing, System Testing, Test Engineering, Scalability, Microservices, Web Development, Javascript

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded Systems using C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Data Storage

    4.2 stars, 159 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (159) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Data Persistence, SQL, Data Import/Export

    4.6 stars, 2.6K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming courses

  • Foundations of Coding Back-End: Microsoft
  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Django Application Development with SQL and Databases: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Building AI Agents: IBM
  • Digital Signal Processing 1: Basic Concepts and Algorithms: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Concurrency in Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • Ansible Essentials: Inventory, Playbooks & Modules: KodeKloud
  • Node.js Patterns: Streams, Design Patterns, and Testing: Packt

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